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Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,770

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,241

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelForteForteGolf / GTI
TrimEXSXGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $30,135
Base Invoice $20,966 $22,422 $28,930
Premium Tech Package 3,600 3,600  
Floor mats 125 125  
Cargo net 50 50 100
Lighting Package     995
Premium Tech Package 3,236 3,236  
Floor mats 102 102  
Cargo net 42 42 80
Lighting Package     856
Options (change) 3,775 3,775 1,095
Options (change) 3,380 3,380 936
Destination 895 895 820
Total Price $26,770 $28,470 $32,050
Total Invoice $25,241 $26,697 $30,686

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,549
Model Year201820182016
ModelForteForteGolf / GTI
TrimEXSXGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4201hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6S7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$26,770$28,470$32,050
Adjustments for Features-110-2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,660$28,185$32,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,525$0
Total Invoice$25,241$26,697$30,686
Adjustments for Features-104-2670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,137$26,430$30,686
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,293$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820182016
ModelForteForteGolf / GTI
TrimEXSXGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
CD player  $125
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,300$3,475$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$110$285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-104-2670

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182016
ModelForteGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length171.3 in167.5 in
Width70.1 in70.8 in
Height57.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,929 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft352.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested320075%
Total Not Requested105025%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested320077%
Total Not Requested95023%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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